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Cooking fun, for one

MARSHALL — The table was set with colorful dishes at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. But the 11 guests who took their seats Thursday morning weren’t just there to have lunch. Before the start of the meal, Boulder Creek assisted living director Jan Mason went over a recipe and tips for making ...

Lucan St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Sunday

LUCAN — Blizzard conditions last weekend got in the way of Lucan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. But the festivities will still go on. Organizers said the 40th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Lucan will be held Sunday instead. According to the updated schedule on the ...

Neurodiversity conference to be held in Marshall

MARSHALL — It’s not always easy to for people in rural areas to get the kind of mental health care or other supports they need. The organizers of an upcoming regional conference in Marshall say that can also be a challenge for neurodivergent adults. On April 9, the National Alliance on ...

Lyon Co. board OKs gravel pit permit

MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved some additional conditions on a permit for a gravel pit south of Ghent. Commissioners voted in favor of a permit with conditions including limits on when the gravel pit could operate, and calling for dust control spray on the road ...

Rising fuel costs concern farmers

SLEEPY EYE — Trade policy and rising input costs were among concerns often mentioned by agriculture leaders and farmers at a Minnesota Farmers Union People’s Town Hall at Sleepy Eye Brewing Wednesday. Rising fuel costs got lots of attention. “Rising input costs are killing farmers. ...

Tiger Spotlight celebrates Marshall student success

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District held its March session of the Tiger Spotlight at Monday night’s school board meeting, which is a monthly tradition that honors a Student of the Month from each school site. Students are nominated by teacher and staff, who submit a bio about ...